Kris Srikkanth's Shock Prediction: RCB to Demolish Thakur

Former India opener Kris Srikkanth predicts RCB batters will 'smash' Shardul Thakur. He also suggests changes to MI's lineup. Read the full prediction here.

Ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium, former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth issued a stark warning regarding MI's bowler Shardul Thakur. Srikkanth predicted that the RCB batters are poised to 'smash' Thakur, suggesting his impact for the season was fulfilled in the opening match.

Srikkanth further recommended significant changes to the Mumbai Indians' bowling attack. He advocated for dropping Deepak Chahar from the playing XI, proposing Ashwani Kumar as a replacement. According to Srikkanth, the combination of Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar bowling together could prove very costly.

The Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have had a somewhat inconsistent start to their IPL 2026 campaign. After an initial victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, they have suffered defeats against Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

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